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https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/67344530 Glenn Maxwell battled through injury to hit a sensational double century against Afghanistan and guide Australia into the World Cup semi-finals. Maxwell arrived at the crease to face a hat-trick ball after Australia slumped to 91-7 in pursuit of 292 in Mumbai. He was dropped twice and struggled with a back injury and cramp but played a remarkable innings, often on one leg post century, to finish 201 not out. He shared 202 with Pat Cummins (12*) as Australia won with 19 balls to spare. Afghanistan, who had earlier made 291-5 with Ibrahim Zadran hitting their first World Cup century, were well set to join Australia in the current top four after a rampant start in the field before Maxwell produced one of the all-time great innings. He had already hit the fastest World Cup century earlier in the tournament against the Netherlands and returned to the Australia side for this game after missing Saturday's win over England because of a concussion sustained after falling off the back of a golf buggy. It was a truly breathtaking innings, with remarkable reverse sweeps for six, flicks and whips over the leg side on one leg, which will also be remembered as an incredible show of grit and determination. He is the first Australian to hit a double century in a one-day international and was mobbed by his ecstatic team-mates, who could barely believe what they had seen. It is the 11th double ton in ODI history but the first ever struck while chasing. Australia's sixth win in a row sees them set up a semi-final clash against South Africa. One of New Zealand, Pakistan and Afghanistan will claim the final knockout spot - all three sides are currently on eight points - to face leaders India. Who needs what to reach World Cup semi-finals? World Cup table and top-runscorers & wicket-takers Maxwell produces all-time great innings At the interval a tight game felt likely, though Afghanistan were favourites, with no side completing a chase of more than 281 at the Wankhede Stadium and Australia also needing to pull off their highest chase in World Cups. After Afghanistan's rampant start, where Australia were guilty of loose strokeplay and lacking a calm head, it looked certain Jonathan Trott's side would pull off their first win over Australia. Yet Afghanistan let the game slip when Maxwell was dropped in the covers on 24, before Mujeeb Ur Rahman put down an easy chance at short fine leg with Maxwell on 33. He was also halfway off the pitch after reviewing when given out lbw on 27, only to return in shock when the technology showed it was going over the stumps. The 35-year-old is one the most destructive batters in the game and this was another example of his game-changing talent. He struck 10 fours and three sixes in his first century, which came up off 76 balls, before the back struggles and cramp left him hobbling. He received treatment on numerous occasions, while Adam Zampa, the next man in, came down prepared to bat twice. But Maxwell persevered, his second century taking 54 balls, with most boundaries followed by a grimace or stretch of the leg or back. The all-rounder showed a nerveless ability to clear the ropes and find the gaps, but also calmly turned down singles and twos he knew he could not make, while never letting the require run rate spiral. He finished the game with a monstrous flick over the leg side to bring up his double century off 128 balls, including 21 fours and 10 sixes. Zadran's century not enough On reflection it may look like Afghanistan failed to put enough on the board, but they were simply denied by one of the greatest innings. South Africa and hosts India have undoubtedly been the standout batting sides in this tournament, but Afghanistan are next on the list. They have shown great maturity, both in setting a winning total against England and in their victories while chasing against Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Netherlands. There is a calmness bestowed upon them from head coach Trott, who was regarded as one the toughest players during his international career with England. On this occasion they were was led by opener Zadran, who played some beautiful shots through the covers at the start of his innings before demonstrating his power over the leg-side, hitting an unbeaten 129 from 143 balls. Australia were far from their best in the field but seemed happy to just restrict Afghanistan's scoring, only to then take significant punishment late on. Afghanistan added 96 off the final 10 overs, including 64 off the last five, with Rashid Khan hitting a superb unbeaten 35 off 18 balls to lift his side to their highest World Cup score. Maxwell's heroics meant it did not matter here but death bowling is one area Australia will have to tighten up on for the semi-finals. 'I don't know know how you describe that' - reaction Player of the Match, Australia's Glenn Maxwell: "Horrific, I feel shocking. It was quite hot when we were fielding, I haven't done a whole lot of high intensity exercise in the heat. It got a hold of me, I was lucky to stick it out until the end. "It would've been nice if it was chanceless, I've lived a very charmed life out there. To make the most of it, be not out with Patty out there at the end I'm proud of." Australia captain Pat Cummins: "Just ridiculous. I don't know how you describe that. "A great win but Maxi was just out of this world. It's got to be the greatest ODI innings that has ever happened. "It's important. Not only from our team, thinking you can win from anywhere, but opposition look at that as well. It gives us real belief and we're into the semi-finals now so that's great." Afghanistan captain Hasmatullah Shahidi: "Really disappointed. Cricket is a funny game, it was unbelievable. "Our bowlers started really well, we dropped chances for the eighth wicket. Maxwell doesn't stop, I have to give credit to him. "I am proud of the team, the team will be disappointed because we didn't think that could happen. We will try our best to come out stronger against South Africa."

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-67272149 Four women giving birth by Caesarean have had surgery to cut their risk of ovarian cancer at the same time, in what doctors say is a documented first. The pioneering two-in-one operations, at a London hospital, all went well Experts say it is not a decision to be taken lightly, as removing the ovaries puts a woman into early menopause. Doing the surgery at the time of Caesarean delivery also risks greater blood loss, due to the physical changes that occur during pregnancy. However, it can avoid an anxious wait for the standard cancer risk-reducing operation to remove the fallopian tubes and ovaries, which is usually a standalone procedure. Prof Adam Rosenthal, who performed the procedure at University College London Hospital, said this type of simultaneous surgery has not previously been reported in a medical journal. The results are published in the latest edition of Obstetrics and Gynecology journal. Claire Rodrigues Lee, 45, from London, was one of the four women to have the pioneering dual procedure, which took surgeons about an hour to complete. She was awake for the entire operation, but had a spinal anaesthetic, meaning she felt no pain. Her operation in 2019, when she had just turned 41, was at the same time as the birth of her son - her second child. She told BBC News: "They handed him to me, so I had a cuddle with him - I think it was before they started on the next procedure. Then I passed him to my husband and they started the second part." Explaining what the procedure entails, Prof Rosenthal said: "We lift the top of the uterus out of the abdomen to bring the tubes and ovaries out of the abdominal incision so they are easily accessible. "The only real issue is that the blood vessels get much bigger in pregnancy so extra care has to be taken to avoid damaging them. We ligate or cauterise them very carefully." No regrets Claire says she knew she was at higher risk of ovarian cancer due to a gene she had inherited, and wanted to have the risk-reducing surgery as soon as possible after giving birth for the second time, knowing she had had all the children she wanted. "I was looking up online how quickly I could have the surgery after giving birth, and I came across the combined surgery as the first case had just been done. So I wanted to know if it would be possible for me." She says she has no regrets about the surgery. "It saved me having to go into surgery twice...and the worry - this cloud of fear that I would get ovarian cancer." She had her daughter by Caesarean too, and says the recovery and experience with her son was "no different really". "It's probably the best decision I've made, simply because I didn't have to take out more time away from my children to go in for another procedure. "Why would I put myself through two surgeries when I could have everything done all at once and then I heal?" A woman who inherits a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene variant has an increased risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer during her lifetime. It is not inevitable that she will get cancer, but her odds are higher than average. There is a one-in-two, or 50-50, chance she will pass the variant to each of her children. Claire says she discovered that she had the BRCA2 variant when she was 36. "I had just got married. I started to look at what my options were. "It was quite scary. You sail through life thinking everything is fine... then all of a sudden this thing hits you in the face. You've got this gene and it means you are at a higher risk for cancer." Claire has also had a double mastectomy to reduce her risk of getting breast cancer. She says when her children grow up they will be able to chose whether or not to get tested for the gene. "With all the luck in the world hopefully neither of them have it, but if they do, then they have choices." Athena Lamnisos, from The Eve Appeal charity which works to raise awareness about women's cancers, said: "These case studies tell a powerful story about what preventative surgery can deliver for women at high risk of ovarian cancer."

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67342367 Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said the boy had started turning the ring on the grenade. "Then, the serviceman took the grenade from the child and pulled the ring, causing a tragic explosion." Prosecutors clarified later that he had accidentally set off the grenade while trying to take it away from his son. The blast has been described as a "tragic accident" and the minister appealed to the public to await the outcome of an official investigation. Police said the explosion in the family flat at Chaiky in the western outskirts of Kyiv had been "as a result of careless handling of ammunition". But it soon emerged that another five grenades had been found in the flat. Mr Klymenko said that they had been a gift from a colleague in the army. Two similar grenades were later found in a search of the colleague, described as a colonel in the army. Pictures from the scene showed other grenades on the floor of the flat, along with other gift bags. Maj Chastyakov had apparently brought the grenades home in a bag with a bottle of whisky. A source told Ukrainska Pravda that the bottle had been in a gift bag with grenade-shaped glasses and the explosion happened when he opened the bag. Other reports said that his colleague had handed over the bottle saying: "It's hard to surprise you: That's why I'm giving you combat grenades and a bottle of good whisky." Gen Zaluzhny spoke of the unspeakable pain and heavy loss to the Ukrainian military and to him personally, describing Maj Chastyakov as a "reliable shoulder" since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. His death is the latest setback for the Ukrainian military, after a missile strike killed 19 soldiers in a Russian attack on an awards ceremony close to the front line in the southern region of Zaporizhzhia. There was widespread criticism that the ceremony had been allowed to go ahead in a dangerous area. Ukraine military under pressure over deadly strike Russian bombing of Kherson at record high - Ukraine Pro-presidential MP Maryana Bezulha said Maj Chastyakov's death was down to negligence: "I would never have thought Hennadiy would die as a result of carelessness on his own birthday. Grenades are issued, not given as presents." However, the official cause of the explosion has been questioned by Ukrainian commentators, some of whom have speculated whether it was an attack targeting Gen Zaluzhny himself, on the assumption that he might have attended his aide's birthday celebrations. Last week the commander in chief gave a blunt assessment of the situation on Ukraine's front lines against Russia's invasion forces. "Just like in World War One, we have reached the level of technology that puts us into a stalemate," he told the Economist. "There will most likely be no deep and beautiful breakthrough." Both the Kremlin and President President Volodymr Zelensky denied the war had reached deadlock. "Today people are tired, everyone is tired, and there are different opinions. That is clear, but there is no stalemate," Mr Zelensky said at the weekend. In his regular nightly address on Monday night he appealed to Ukrainians to "pull ourselves together, avoid unwinding and splitting up into disputes or other priorities". He also announced that "now is not the right time" for presidential elections due to take place next spring, because Ukraine was at war and under martial law. He was elected in 2019.

https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/vivo-x90-pro-v29-pro-y200-y56-y27-diwali-offers-discount-with-card-offers-4554725 Vivo is offering a host of enticing deals and discounts on several of its smartphone models in India as part of its Diwali offers. The company announced a range of cashback and other lucrative offers on some of its most po[CENSORED]r models. Starting from November 1, the offers are available in India until November 15. These offers can be accessed through Vivo's online and offline retail platforms. One of the smartphones that can be bought at a cheaper rate than its usual pricing with this offer is the Vivo Y200, which was launched in the country last month. The company announced that the Vivo X90 series models - Vivo X90 and Vivo X90 Pro, will be available with cashback offers of up to Rs. 10,000, while the Vivo V29 series phones - Vivo V29 and Vivo V29 Pro can be purchased with a Rs. 4,000 discount if customers use ICICI, SBI, HSBC, Yes Bank, Bank of Baroda, IDFC First Bank, or OneCard cards at the time of purchase. The prices of these phones can also be lowered by up to Rs. 8,000 with an exchange offer. Notably, the company is also extending its cashback offers to some of the Y-series models. The Vivo Y200, for example, can be bought with a cashback offer of up to Rs. 2,500. The Vivo Y56 and the Vivo Y27 can be bought with up to Rs. 1,000 discountt via a cashback offer. You can avail of this offer while purchasing the specified Vivo Y-series models if you choose to pay through either ICICI, SBI, Kotak Mahindra, OneCard, or AU Small Finance bank cards, according to the company. Aside from these cashback offers, all the abovementioned models — aside from the Vivo Y27 — can be bought with an easy EMI option, starting at Rs. 101, according to Vivo. All customers are also being offered a discount of up to 40 percent on Vivo V-shield plans, during the ongoing Diwali sale. The Vivo X90 starts in India at Rs. 59,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant, while the sole 12GB + 256GB Vivo X90 Pro model is priced at Rs. 84,999. The 8GB + 128GB option of the Vivo V29 is listed at Rs. 32,999, while the Pro model starts at Rs. 39,999. The base Vivo Y200 model is priced in India at Rs. 21,999, while the Vivo Y56 5G and the Vivo Y27 are listed at Rs. 19,999 and Rs. 14,999, respectively.

https://techxplore.com/news/2023-11-japan-nintendo-profits-game-sales.html Nintendo reported an 18% rise in net profit for its first fiscal half on Tuesday, as sales continued to get a boost from its hit Super Mario movie, and the po[CENSORED]rity of its software for various new video games. April-September profit at Nintendo Co., which didn't break down quarterly results, totaled nearly 271.3 billion yen ($1.8 billion), up from 230 billion yen a year earlier. Sales surged 21% to 796 billion yen ($5.3 billion). Demand remained strong for Nintendo Switch game software, which got a healthy lift from the film starring the jumping plumber, "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." Among the games that sold well as a result of the film was "Mario Kart 8 Deluxe," which sold 3.2 million units during the period, for cumulative sales of 57 million games, Nintendo said. This year's Super Mario movie is one of the top-selling animation films on record, second only to "Frozen II," and the top animation film based on a video game. Also helping lift results was the po[CENSORED]rity of "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" game, released in May. The latest in the hit action-adventure series, it sold 19.5 million units worldwide. Hardware sales climbed to 6.84 million machines, including various Switch models, from 6.68 million the previous year, for total cumulative sales of 132.5 million. Nintendo expects to sell 15 million machines for the fiscal year through March 2024, including sales over the crucial Christmas and New Year's shopping season. Ahead of the holidays, Nintendo is planning to release the "Super Mario RPG" game software and Pokemon games. Nintendo's software sales grew in the fiscal half to 97 million games from 95 million. Also po[CENSORED]r in its recent game lineup was "Pikimin 4," which went on sale in July. Nintendo is urging every household to buy several Switch consoles, not just one, so family and friends can play together. Nintendo, based in Kyoto, started selling "Super Mario Bros. Wonder" last month, as the first totally new Super Mario series game played in side-scrolling mode in more than a decade. It's hoping to get a boost from other software makers releasing games for Nintendo machines. "We will work to invigorate the platform by supplementing existing titles with a continuous stream of new titles and add-on content," said Nintendo. Nintendo raised its full fiscal year profit forecast to 420 billion yen ($2.8 billion) from the 340 billion yen ($2.3 billion) estimate it gave in May. The new projection is still 3% lower than what was recorded the previous fiscal year, when at-home entertainment companies like Nintendo benefited from people staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The weak yen, which boosts the overseas earnings of Japanese exporters, is another plus for a company like Nintendo. It said it's expecting the U.S. dollar to trade at 140 Japanese yen, up from 130 yen. The U.S. dollar has recently been trading at about 150 yen.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-iii-launches-november-10-with-dlss-3 to requiring up to 213GB of storage space on your SSD. It's not the only game arriving this week with some form of DLSS. Remnant II's The Awakened King DLC will also have DLSS 3 (which includes DLSS 2 upscaling and Reflex), and the long-winded Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will also have DLSS 2 upscaling at launch (but not DLSS 3 frame generation). If you own one of the best graphics cards, specifically one of Nvidia's RTX 40-series generation, this should be good news. Less so if you're running an older 30-series card, or an AMD GPU, though upscaling at least remains on the table. The highly-anticipated FPS shooter started its early access on November 2 for those who pre-purchased the game. The initial reception seems generally positive, though we've also heard rumblings that the single-player campaign may mark a new low for the series. But most gamers seem to be coming for the multi-player mayhem, and if that's what you care about, PC Gamer says there's plenty of fun to be had. For those who didn't pre-order, the game will launch on November 10. RTX 40-series users will get to enjoy the multiplayer and single-player gameplay with AI-powered DLSS upscaling and/or frame generation, plus Reflex. DLAA (Deep Learning Anti-Aliasing, sans upscaling) is also supported. The day one inclusion of these technologies should help gamers with less than extreme rigs get higher framerates, though as usual frame generation will increase latency at the cost of a smoother look. CODMW3 Expected Performance Nvidia benchmarked several of its RTX 40-series graphics cards using DLSS Quality (2X) or Performance (4X) mode upscaling with frame generation, and compared the performance to native rendering without DLSS. Here are the results of its testing: It is usually best to take a company's performance graphs with a pinch of salt, though the above serve as a reference point for the expected performance you can get from the respective graphics cards. Even the RTX 4060 manages to hit (barely) triple-digit framerates at 1440p, which indicates the game shouldn't be too demanding. We reported on the Steam survey a few days ago highlighting the increase in 1440p resolution gameplay. With the new highly anticipated Call of Duty title known for both single-player and multiplayer, it will be interesting to see how this influences the near future consumption trends. 4K meanwhile only got tested on the RTX 4070, 4080, and 4090, this time with Performance mode upscaling. With Frame Generation, all three GPUs still hit triple digits, though Frame Generation means the 4070 would still feel like 60 fps. Elsewhere, not listed on Nvidia's news stream, there are unconfirmed leaks about the upcoming RTX 4060 Ti, RTX 4070 Ti, RTX 4080 Super, and RTX 4090 Ti. Maybe we'll get a CODMW3 bundle in the next month? More Games With DLSS Remnant II will also be getting a DLC on November 14, The Awakened King, with DLSS 3 (again, that means DLSS 2 upscaling, DLSS 3 Frame Generation, and Reflex). The game also includes support for upscalers from Intel and AMD as reported previously. Meanwhile, Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will be launching tomorrow with DLSS 2 support — no frame generation or Reflex for this one. Nvidia only included 4K performance charts for these two games, with the RTX 40-series GPUs showing DLSS Performance mode upscaling (1920x1080 upscaled to 3840x2160) plus Frame Generation. The gains appear much larger this time, but that's largely thanks to the lower rendering resolution. The RTX 4070 only managed 21 fps at native settings, but improved to 78 fps with 4X upscaling plus Frame Generation. Like a Dragon Gaiden wasn't quite as demanding, hitting 51 fps at native rendering and improving to 126 fps with 4X upscaling. It also appeared to hit a CPU limit of 174 fps on the 4080 and 4090. Whatever you think of DLSS technologies as a whole, Nvidia routinely announces new games with support for one or more of the techs each week. There's a full list of all the DLSS games available as well, which now sits at 353 games with some form of DLSS.

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https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/poco-f6-spotted-on-bis-certification-site-rebranded-redmi-k70-imminent-launch-in-india-expected-4539788 Redmi K70 series is expected to debut in China soon. The lineup from Redmi will succeed the Redmi K60 series. While the company has not revealed any details about the launch date for the Redmi K70, it is now being tipped that the smartphone will see its debut in India, and could release as Poco F6. The Poco model was recently spotted on the BIS certification site, hinting at an imminent launch. The Redmi K70 series may launch in China in early December. Tipster Yash (@i_hsay) has posted an image of Bureau of Indian Standards site on X. The image shows a Poco smartphone with model number 2311DRK481 on the Indian certification website. For reference, the Redmi K70 reportedly has model number 2311DRK48C. The tipster has thus suggested that the upcoming smartphone could launch in India as Poco F6. The BIS certification hints at the imminent launch of the smartphone in India. While the Redmi K70 series is expected to launch in December 2023, the tipster has hinted that Poco F6 can release in India during the first quarter of 2024. This is not the first smartphone listing for Poco F6. An IT Home report previously spotted the phone on the IMEI database with model number 2311DRK48G, 2311DRK48I, while the POCO F6 Pro smartphone was listed with model numbers 23113RKC6G and 23113RKC6I. The same report also mentioned spotting the Redmi K70 series on the database, with model number 2311DRK48C for the base variant, model number 23117RK66C for the Redmi K70E and the Pro model with number 23113RKC6C. According to a previous report, Redmi K70 will debut as the first smartphone from the Chinese smartphone company to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. The new chipset was announced by Qualcomm at the annual Snapdragon Summit event last month.

https://techxplore.com/news/2023-10-google-extension-software-accessible-users.html Screen readers, which convert digital text to audio, can make computers more accessible to many disabled users—including those who are blind, low vision or dyslexic. Yet slideshow software, such as Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides, isn't designed to make screen reader output coherent. Such programs typically rely on Z-order—which follows the way objects are layered on a slide—when a screen reader navigates through the contents. Since the Z-order doesn't adequately convey how a slide is laid out in two-dimensional space, slideshow software can be inaccessible to people with disabilities. A team led by researchers at the University of Washington has created A11yBoard for Google Slides, a browser extension and phone app that allows blind users to navigate through complex slide layouts and text. Combining a desktop computer with a mobile device, A11yBoard lets users work with audio, touch, gesture, speech recognition and search to understand where different objects are located on a slide and move these objects around to create rich layouts. For instance, a user can touch a textbox on the screen, and the screen reader will describe its color and position. Then, using a voice command, the user can shrink that textbox and left-align it with the slide's title. The team presented its research Oct. 25 at ASSETS 2023 in New York. A11yBoard is not yet available to the public. "For a long time and even now, accessibility has often been thought of as, 'We're doing a good job if we enable blind folks to use modern products.' Absolutely, that's a priority," said senior author Jacob O. Wobbrock, a UW professor in the Information School. "But that is only half of our aim, because that's only letting blind folks use what others create. We want to empower people to create their own content, beyond a PowerPoint slide that's just a title and a text box." A11yBoard for Google Slides builds on a line of research in Wobbrock's lab exploring how blind users interact with "artboards"—digital canvases on which users work with objects such as textboxes, shapes, images and diagrams. Slideshow software relies on a series of these artboards. When lead author Zhuohao (Jerry) Zhang, a UW doctoral student in the iSchool, joined Wobbrock's lab, the two sought a solution to the accessibility flaws in creativity tools, like slideshow software. Drawing on earlier research from Wobbrock's lab on the problems blind people have using artboards, Wobbrock and Zhang presented a prototype of A11yBoard in April. They then worked to create a solution that's deployable through existing software, settling on a Google Slides extension. For the current paper, the researchers worked with co-author Gene S-H Kim, an undergraduate at Stanford University, who is blind, to improve the interface. The team tested it with two other blind users, having them recreate slides. The testers both noted that A11yBoard greatly improved their ability to understand visual content and to create slides themselves without constant back-and-forth iterations with collaborators; they needed to involve a sighted assistant only at the end of the process. The testers also highlighted spots for improvement: Remaining continuously aware of objects' positions while trying to edit them still presented a challenge, and users were forced to do each action individually, such as aligning several visual groups from left to right, instead completing these repeated actions in batches. Because of how Google Slides functions, the app's current version also does not allow users to undo or redo edits across different devices. Ultimately, the researchers plan to release the app to the public. But first they plan to integrate a large language model, such as GPT, into the program. "That will potentially help blind people author slides more efficiently, using natural language commands like, 'Align these five boxes using their left edge,'" Zhang said. "Even as an accessibility researcher, I'm always amazed at how inaccessible these commonplace tools can be. So with A11yBoard we've set out to change that."

https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/dell-debuts-first-120-hz-ips-black-monitors Dell has announced a pair of new 27-inch monitors coming to its businesslike UltraSharp family. But these new cleanly styled monitors, the UltraSharp U2724D and U2724DE, also have a gamer-pleasing trick up their sleeves: they're the first monitors we know of featuring IPS Black display panels that run at 120 Hz refresh rates. IPS Black display panels are actually made by Korea’s LG and were originally announced during CES 2022. As the name implies, the refined IPS technology offers deeper black reproduction, touted to be “a 35% deeper black than existing IPS products, doubling the contrast ratio.” Putting some numbers to that assertion, a typical IPS monitor contrast ratio would be approximately 1000:1, but IPS Black panels can do 2000:1. Moreover, LG says that IPS Black also offers improved viewing angles and bolsters color volume in low-gradation areas. Dell's first monitors featuring IPS Black display panel technology were the 4K UltraSharp models, which come in 27- and 32-inch sizes. More recently, the company released the pixel-dense Dell UltraSharp 32 6K Monitor. While the first IPS Black monitors were limited to 60 Hz maximum refresh rates, the new 27-inch U2724D and U2724DE can run at up to 120 Hz. These newest IPS Black monitors have turned down the resolution, however — these aren’t 4K panels but are 1440p designs. Here are the key specs of the new Dell UltraSharp U2724D and U2724DE: As productivity-focused monitors, Dell highlights the “5-star Eye Comfort” delivered by the combination of the above qualities (like contrast, refresh rate, and ambient light management). There are also the familiar low blue light and flicker-free features present. These monitors also offer PbP and PiP functionality when using multiple video sources. No gaming features are mentioned, and support for VRR technology isn’t specified. Both the UltraSharp U2724D and U2724DE have the same specs, and vary solely by the connectivity they offer (and MSRP, of course). Dell’s UltraSharp U2724D offers 1x DisplayPort 1.4 input, 1 DP out, 1x HDMI in, 1x audio out, 1x USB type-C data connection with 15W PD, and a USB hub with 1x USB-C upstream for 3x USB connectors. Those wishing for enhanced connectivity may be attracted to the U2724DE model. The extra 'E' means that this monitor has an extra Thunderbolt 3 port, which offers DP Alt mode and 15W power delivery, as well as an Ethernet port and KVM functionality. The Dell UltraSharp U2724D and U2724DE will be priced at $479 and $649, respectively. They're not out yet, but if you're looking for a monitor today you can check out our list of best monitors.

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https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-67238594 They are implemented purely with the aim of providing humanitarian support, as opposed to achieving long-term political solutions. EU calls for 'corridors and pauses' for Gaza aid Pauses are needed in Israel-Hamas war, Sunak says Starmer facing pressure over Gaza stance Israel began its bombing campaign in Gaza, cut off electricity and most water, and stopped imports of food, fuel and other goods in retaliation for a cross-border attack by Hamas on 7 October, in which at least 1,400 people were killed and 224 taken hostage. Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says 7,000 people have been killed in the territory since then, and that its health system is facing total collapse. In a statement earlier, Mr Khan said Israel had a "right to defend itself" following the "appalling terror attack" of 7 October. But he added a ceasefire would "allow the international community more time to prevent a protracted conflict in the region and further devastating loss of life". In a statement, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and local council leaders said Israel had the right to take "targeted action within international law". They added they had "profound concerns" about loss of lives in Gaza, and that it was "vital that urgent support and humanitarian aid is allowed into the area". The leaders said there should be a ceasefire "by all sides" and that all hostages should "be released unharmed". In a video, Scottish Labour leader Mr Sarwar said: "We need to see the immediate release of hostages, immediate access to humanitarian supplies... and the immediate cessation of violence with an end of rocket fire into and out of Gaza." "And let me be clear, that means a ceasefire right now," he added. line More on Israel-Gaza war Follow live: Latest updates Explained: What is happening in Israel and Gaza, and why now? History behind the story: The Israel-Palestinian conflict Hostages: Who are the hostages taken by Hamas from Israel? Gaza: Giving birth amid shelling and power cuts line On Wednesday, shadow Scottish secretary Ian Murray said Sir Keir was likely to be the next prime minister, and therefore had to be "very careful" with what he said. "It's very easy for us all to sit in a warm bath of throwing around ceasefires, etc but Keir Starmer is in a very sensitive position," he added. Asked why the UK was not calling for a cessation of violence, Education Secretary Gillian Keegan told ITV that the government would not "cross that line of telling Israel it has anything but the right to defend itself". She said a humanitarian pause would enable British citizens to leave Gaza. Labour Gaza tensions The Labour leader's overall stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict has also led to growing discomfort in his party. He triggered anger earlier this month, when in reply to an interview question on whether it was "appropriate" for Israel to cut off the supply of power and water to Gaza, he said: "I think that Israel does have that right." "Obviously everything should be done within international law, but I don't want to step away from the core principles that Israel has a right to defend herself," he added. A spokesman for the Labour leader later said he had only meant to say Israel had a general right to self-defence. Around 20 councillors have since quit Labour in protest. In Oxford, resignations have led to Labour losing its majority on the local council. In Westminster, 39 Labour MPs - including shadow minister Imran Hussain - have signed a parliamentary petition calling for an "immediate de-escalation and cessation of hostilities".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-67230341 A rugby super fan will miss being at Saturday's World Cup final after her dad's dog ate part of her passport. Ellis McLeod, 26, had spent more than £2,000 on the trip of a lifetime to Paris with her dad Kenny. But a week before the big game she was shocked to find his cocker spaniel, Ashley, had chewed through the ID page of her passport. With no time to get a replacement, the family will now have to settle for watching the game on TV at home. Ellis, from Dundee, had been looking after Ashley while her dad travelled for work. But while distracted by a work call of her own, she let the dog play unsupervised in the next room. Ellis found it was too late to get a new passport Speaking to BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland programme, Ellis said: "I didn't really think anything of it. "I actually completely forgot my passport was even out to be honest so I ended the call and I went through to the bedroom and found my destroyed passport lying on my bedroom carpet. "I couldn't quite believe it at first and I thought it was quite funny so I facetimed my dad to show him what his naughty dog had been up to. It very quickly dawned on us that we were supposed to be flying to Paris in a week and it was a bit crazy from that point on." chewed on passport With her passport in shreds and Storm Babet raging outdoors leaving them unable to travel to the passport office, the family realised their World Cup dream was over. "I phoned the passport office and I explained what had happened," Ellis said. "We'd had Storm Babet and they said even if by some miracle you managed to get through to Glasgow with the flooding, a passport application takes seven to eight days from that point of the appointment. "I asked about emergency same-day passports and they said they were only for compassionate or medical travel and - unfortunately - this doesn't fall under compassionate, even though it's very sad." Saturday's game at Stade de France near Paris will see New Zealand face South Africa to decide who will be the first four-time champions. , Ellis McLeod and her dad Kenny are both keen rugby fans and often travel together to games Ellis and her dad are both keen rugby fans and often travel together to games. She said he had decided to sell the tickets and join her in watching it from their home in Dundee. "And he owes me a new passport," she added. Days later, Ellis unfortunately got to see the remains of her passport again while taking Ashley for a walk. "On Saturday we were walking around the block and I saw my passport again - not in the same way I had seen it when it had gone in. "I sent my dad a picture to cheer up his day just as Ashley had cheered mine up. "It was not so great seeing it again there. Even if I could salvage it, I don't think I would want to."

https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/67248375 The usually consistent seamers Matt Henry and Trent Boult struggled in the face of Warner and Head's aggressive start, with the pair smashing 118-0 in the 10-over powerplay - an Australian ODI record. Part-time spinner Glenn Phillips took 3-37 to record the only respectable figures in Australia's total, which included 20 sixes. Australia have recovered from two successive defeats to start the tournament and are well-placed for a semi-final spot, while New Zealand's hopes are not too severely dented after their strong start of four wins. 'Underestimated Australia are dangerous prospect' Classy Ravindra leads brave New Zealand effort After such a brutal onslaught from Australia's batters, New Zealand left the field looking understandably overwhelmed: some drooping shoulders, wry smiles and tired legs. But they are a side renowned for their grit and determination and that is personified by 23-year-old Ravindra. An opening stand of 61 between Devon Conway and Will Young gave him a platform, and he started cautiously in a stand of 96 with Daryl Mitchell, who made 54. Mitchell's departure handed Ravindra the reins and he scored freely, targeting straight down the ground, ensuring the daunting run-rate never got too far out of reach with his second century of the tournament. New Zealand matched Australia at the 40-over mark, reaching 292-5, but Ravindra fell two balls later to damage their hopes. But Neesham, who famously batted in New Zealand's fateful super over in the 2019 World Cup final, kept accelerating with three fours and three sixes in his knock before Mitchell Starc aided the Black Caps' cause with five wides in the final over. Marnus Labuschagne earlier stood on the boundary sponge to hand Trent Boult a six - another parallel with that 2019 epic - but fought back to run out a sprawling Neesham and spark joyous Australia celebrations. Head marks return with sensational century Warner has been in sublime form throughout the tournament, with 413 runs and two centuries, and was buoyed by the return of Head from a broken hand. His injured hand remained heavily strapped but it certainly did not hinder his scoring, reaching his century from 59 balls and whacking seven sixes and 10 fours. The opening 10 overs were brutal, particularly given New Zealand chose to bowl first. They are usually meticulous - Boult and Henry start with consistency, Mitchell Santner's spin rattles through the middle overs and they are backed up by immaculately high standards in the field. But they buckled in the face of balls regularly flying to the boundary - and at one stage Australia's projected score was 600. It was remarkable that Warner and Head continued their onslaught for almost 20 overs, but the middle order of Mitchell Marsh, Labuschagne and Steve Smith slowed proceedings down as none of them could find any fluency. But Glenn Maxwell's 41 from 24 balls and Pat Cummins' 14-ball 37 led a revival before the last four wickets fell for just one run as Australia fell just short of 400. With Head a certainty to remain at the top of the order, Australia may reconsider Marsh's place at three, but they are surging towards the semi-finals with a powerhouse batting line-up looking like they are peaking at the perfect time. 'We'll enjoy this one' - what they said Australia captain Pat Cummins: "That was awesome. A fantastic game, they kept coming at us. "That was a good wicket. In patches we bowled really well, sometimes we gave too much width away. Some really good partnerships, it was tough to get into them. "We'll enjoy this one and get stuck in on the back end." New Zealand captain Tom Latham: "It was a fantastic game of cricket. There were ebbs and flows throughout the 100 overs. Obviously to get so close hurts. It was a fantastic game. "You need to play the perfect game when you are chasing near 400. They put us off to a fantastic start and it was a fantastic knock from Rachin [Ravindra] - one of the better ones you'll see in a chase. "It was pretty special to get close. I'm proud of the guys."

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-67248454 Israeli forces appear to be concentrating on the northern area of the Gaza Strip, in Beit Hanoun, and pushing down a bit further south from there. I am in Sderot, the Israeli border town overlooking Gaza. Continuous heavy artillery fire into Gaza continues. The Israeli battery near here is firing several times a minute. The town itself is almost deserted. Most civilians have either left or been evacuated. The Israeli army has said it is upping the tempo of operations. We have seen from video that has emerged from Gaza on Saturday morning, and from what could be seen along the border area on Friday night, evidence of a very, very large bombardment. But the communications blackout means it's very hard to find out exactly what's going on. For example, I have spoken to the UN who have been able to communicate with their main office in the south over a satellite phone, but as there is no internal communication, they can't connect with their area offices that look after their aid operations - currently suspended completely - to see how they are doing. While the bombardment is very focused on the north, the Gaza Strip is only about 45km long (28 miles), so you can hear the extent of the explosions for miles around and certainly throughout the area. As I understand it, the Israeli army is most likely attempting to clear out tunnels, probably with special forces spotting targets for those air force attacks. Tanks can be more vulnerable in daylight so they may pull some of those back. But as far we can tell, it is still going on. Is it a ground offensive? I don't think we should get too hung up on the definitions of all of this. When we saw the military build-up, the mobilisation of over 300,000 reservists, we thought we would be seeing an all-fronts invasion of Gaza. I think what they may be doing, though, is clearing areas of Gaza slice by slice. I have felt from the tone of comments from the Israeli army that their emphasis was that they would continue pushing, and that this was about "payback". I think you could call this a very extended raid, or a ground offensive. It is certainly a very large military operation. Israel's push on the ground is certain also to be killing Palestinian civilians. The more Palestinians they kill the greater the outrage elsewhere in the Middle East, in countries friendly to Israel as well as its enemies. That doesn't guarantee the war will spread. But it increases volatility and uncertainty in a region that is already fragile.